Even upon hearing the three words "Shang Hua Ming," the female cultivator's expression remained cold and indifferent. She snorted through her nose and said, "Even a disciple of the Cai Family of Luyang like you knows of this old woman's past! It seems this old woman's reputation in the Cai Family is no small one!"
Fairy Hongxia hurriedly said, "Master, the name of Cai Qin of Qingyang is by no means what Master imagines. You are a Golden Core cultivator, the pride of our Cai Family!"
This Golden Core cultivator of the Huanhua Sect, Fairy Hongxia's master, was also a member of the Cai Family. Her name was Cai Qin.
"Hmph, what this old woman has done follows the Great Dao. Why should I care what others say?" Cai Qin sneered. "I have repeatedly told you that if your aptitude were not exceptional, then even as a descendant of the Cai Family, this old woman would never have accepted you into her sect!"
"This disciple understands," Fairy Hongxia said with lowered head.
"Since you know of this old woman's relationship with Shang Hua Ming, you must also know what happened within it, correct?"
"Yes, this disciple knows." Fairy Hongxia raised her head slightly, a trace of admiration on her jade-like face. "Back then, for Xiao Yuehong of Shang Hua Ming, Master disregarded the clan leader's obstruction, broke away from the family, and married into Shang Hua Ming. Later, Xiao Yuehong became Shang Hua Ming's sect leader, and Master became the sect leader's wife!"
A cold gleam flashed through Cai Qin's eyes as she snapped, "Girl, is that what this old woman asked you?"
Fairy Hongxia's delicate body trembled as she said softly, "Yes. It was only that after Master arrived at Shang Hua Ming, your cultivation had always lingered at